Painted Redstarts, Finley Sexton, Grace London

Sun., June 1, 2014, 10pm

2906 Fruth, 512/480-9562

Project Youth and Pound Pups (YAPP) pairs at-risk youth with shelter dogs. Musical friendlies to the cause span the local singer-songwriter spectrum, from veteran duo Stephen Doster & Randy Weeks to next-generation sirens Grace London & Finley Sexton – with my band Painted Redstarts sandwiched in the middle. Says YAPP founder Brenda Holliday, “The first time we saw a fearful dog’s tail wag and a suicidal teen’s eyes light up at the sight of each other, we knew we were on to something. This benefit is about raising funds for a facility where we can hold classes, host community events, and foster the dogs.” 2-6pm. – William Harries Graham